Questions tagged [migration-assistant]
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On Macbook, how to restore an older Time Machine backup using Migration Assistant?
I have a 2019 Macbook Pro with the latest Ventura version. I have daily Time Machine backups at 10:00pm ET.
Using Migration Assistant, how can I choose which Time Machine backup to restore, like I was ...
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MacOS - Unable to see shared drive from one MacBook to another via Thunderbolt
I have a new MacBook Pro and I have attempted to migrate data and account information from my old MacBook Pro.
Both systems are running MacOS 12.1 (Monterey)
The old MacBook Pro is a 2019 16" ...
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"Operating System is not configured to use this application" when migrating a DB using the Access SQL server migration assistant
I have (re)installed Microsoft SQL Server migration assistant latest version today, and i have installed Ms SQL server Management studio 18 in order to migrate my accdb access database from Access to ...
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Disable drivers through command line
I don't know if this question had been asked before, cause I am new here. This is the case: I have a friend who has a server with Windows Server 2008 R2. He wanted me to create an image of that server ...
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Migrating MacBook Pro image without Time Machine
What are my options if I have MacBook Pro with lots of data and apps, and I am moving to another country for work. I do not have any external hard drive. My employer will provide me with a better ...
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OS X Migration Assistant: Forced to restore everything
After doing a fresh installation of OS X, I wanted to recover some of my data from a Time Machine backup using the Migration Assistant. However, when it comes to the selection of data to be restored, ...
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Where can I get windows 10 upgrade advisor for volume license?
I have the volume licensed Windows 8 (not 8.1) installed. I would like to know whether it would be OK for me to upgrade to Windows 10. The "free" upgrade is only available to non-volume licensed ...
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Cannot log into migrated Apple OSX 10.6 user profiles
The problem:
I cannot log into either of two migrated profiles on an OSX 10.6 system
What I did:
I'm rebuilding an OSX 10.6 system for someone due to a failing disk. The old disk was unbootable but ...
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Syncing Multiple Macs using Time Capsule
Can I use one backup (.sparsebundle) and sync to other Macs?
Can I migrate my files scheduled from my primary Mac to secondary Mac using Migration Assistant or other tools?
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Does USMT 5.0 require the HOST to see the Domain Controller and on the network?
I am scripting up a semi-automate migration process of 32bit Win XP user profiles/app settings/document to new 64 bit Windows 7 boxes using the USMT 5.0 tools (latest).
I know all about the exclude ...
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Migrate to a new Mac does not recognize external HD
I bought a new Mac (Mini Late 2012). I have a Time Machine backup of the older computer (Macbook Unibody Late 2008) and I want to restore system configuration and apps. I open Migration Assistant, ...
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What folders can be copied with Mac OS X Migration Assistant
Is there a definitive list somewhere of all of the directories that can be copies by the OS X Migration Assistant?
For example, I am unsure if it will copy only ~/Library/ or /Library/ as well (User ...
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Can I downgrade OS X Lion via Migration Assisstant?
I've been having a few little annoying issues with Lion that are irking me (choppy mouse, slow startup/shutdown, dead PowerPC apps). Thinking of going back to Snow Leopard, I don't want to have to ...
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What happens if I transfer an account with the same name as an existing account?
So here's the situation: I have a MacBook Pro that I may not be able to keep. I also have an iMac that I'll definitely be keeping. To make sure I don't lose any data I thought I would use the ...
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Are there any tools to migrate your files, applications, and settings to a new Windows computer?
I've decided to upgrade my laptop on a regular basis and one of my main concerns is recreating my entire Windows 7 environment every time I do this. I'm talking toolbar positions, login settings, ...
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How to transfer Google Chrome history to new machine
I moved to a new Mac using Migration Assistant and everything worked perfectly until I realized that I had no browsing history in Chrome (my bookmarks and auto-completion info transfered ok).
So I ...
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How do I get rid of com.apple.launchd.peruser errors in my log?
I'm getting repeated errors in my console log that look (basically) like this:
10-09-29 10:06:08 AM com.apple.launchd[1] (com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[51581]) getpwuid("501") failed
10-09-29 10:06:...
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Migrating SharePoint 2007 Task List To SharePoint 2010
I have a standard task list in SharePoint 2007, which is hosted by a third party. I cannot do an in-place upgrade on the 2007 instance. I have a locally hosted and running SharePoint 2010 instance. ...
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Migration assistant Mac applications
I was only wondering how the Migration assistant for mac works, specially when you transfer Applications. Does it "reinstall" them with my preferences? Or maybe it's like a fresh install? Does it ...
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Apple migration assistant hangs at end
I'm trying to migrate one Mac mini to another. Both have Snow Leopard, and I'm migrating via ethernet. The process seems nearly complete, but it's been on a screen saying "Transferring your time zone ...
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No permission to see the files after using Migration Assistant in Snow Leopard
I have installed Snow Leopard in a separate partition in my machine. After verifying the installation was good, I went ahead to use Migration Assistant to restore my profiles and applications from the ...